On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Nubian (1960) alongside the South Arm in Rosyth Dockyard prior to 25 March 1973. The photographer is in the chief petty officer's mess between 67 and 73 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking forward and to port from 71½ station just to starboard of the centreline showing the recreation area with settee benches against the port bulkhead. A double door locker is in the port forward corner next to the door. A low cupboard, a settee bench and a bar are on the right. An automatic emergency lantern and a clock reading 10.45 are above the bar. Two supporting pillars are on the centreline with a waste bin next to each of them.